How to get an IRS representative on Phone?

How to get an IRS representative on Phone?

The IRS indicates that "our phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your refund 21 days after you filed electronically; 6 weeks after you mailed your paper return; or if 'Where’s My Refund?' directs you to contact us." Here's how to get through to a representative:

  • Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours
    of 7 AM to 7 PM local time Monday to Friday.
  • Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
  • Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
  • Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
  • Press 3 for all other questions.
  • Press 2 for all other questions.
  • Make no entry when queried for the SSN.
  • Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
  • Press 4 for all other questions.

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